Description

Developed specifically to meet the needs and respond to the challenges of today’s Canadian mathematics classroom, this practical and manageable program provides 100% curriculum fit Key Features • Developed by leading Canadian mathematics educator, Dr. Marian Small • Built on a strong foundation of Canadian research into how students learn mathematics • Focuses on key mathematical ideas to help students make connections across the strands, the curriculum and see the big ideas that connect mathematics • Learning is sequenced from chapter to chapter to build success and confidence• Builds on students’ prior knowledge, providing real-world applications to help motivate and engage students • Balanced approach to mathematics instruction with 3 lesson types—Guided Activity, Direct Instruction, Exploration • 3-part lesson plan model provides opportunities for problem solving and exploration in each lesson • Purposeful visuals and a range of lesson types within each chapter benefit all learners and accommodate different teaching styles • Practical opportunities for assessment before, during and after every lesson